Adams Road Shooting and Break-in Benson, NC

Benson, NC: Early this morning we received reports from the area of Adams Road/5 Point Road in Benson this morning of a possible shooting/break-in around 3:00AM this morning.

A resident in the area reported that suspect(s) were trying to break into a house and that the resident fired his shotgun and struck the suspect in the arm. The suspect sustained injuries to his face and arm.

The 21 year old Newton Grove man was rushed by ambulance to Wake Med after sustaining injuries.

It was also reported to us that another residents house was also broken into early this morning as well across the street.

We have sent over a request of information to the Police Department, but were not available immediately for comment to confirm or provide any information.